Warehouse Associate (Days)

Cardinal Health; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Aurora, IL is hiring for a Warehouse Operations role. You will receive, pick, pack and ship pharmaceuticals and related products while following established processes to ensure accuracy and quality.

The position requires readiness to work a fast-paced environment with overtime as needed, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to train on material handling equipment such as order pickers and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Overtime flexibility and ability to train on equipment.
• No previous warehouse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders.
• Accurately pick products, perform quality control checks, pack products, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Cross-train in multiple areas and participate in projects as needed.
• Occasionally wear steel-toed boots in the warehouse.
• Work in cold temperatures during parts of the shift.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control to maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required.
• Operate equipment including order picker, forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Lift up to 50 pounds

Bend/reach/stoop/stand

Follow directions

Fast-paced environment

Overtime availability

Willingness to train

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Order picker/equipment (steel-toe boots)

Forklift/Reach truck/Turret truck

Pallet jack/Walkie rider

Computers/Point of Sale familiarity

Job description

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday from 7:00am-3:30pm (or until work finish), Fridays from 8:00am-4:30pm (or until work finish), and Saturdays from 5:30am-2:00pm (or until work finish).

Pay Rate: $20.85 per hour. Bonus eligible: No.

Application window anticipated to close: 09/11/2026.

Cardinal Health’s Aurora facility supports pharmaceutical supply chain and warehouse operations. What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers. No matter what you do at Cardinal Health, you make a difference. Our warehouse team members make it all happen. You will receive and fulfill orders so our customers can have the products they need to take care of their patients.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Responsibilities

• Follow established process to fulfill orders.
• Accurately pick products, perform quality control checks, pack products, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the warehouse and/or participate in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team member as needed.
• Occasionally wear steel-toed boots in the warehouse while performing certain job duties.
• Work in cold temperatures throughout segments of the shift.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty.
• Operate equipment including order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.

Qualifications

• We are open to candidates with little to no warehouse experience.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• All training is provided starting your first day!
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and attendance requirements.
• Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.